An excellent puzzle from Alberich
Independent 9338 / Monk
The last Monk puzzle we blogged was back in April. Once we’d sorted out 17d (our LOI) we ended up smiling – always a good way to finish a solve. The grid screamed … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,337 – Mudd
Monday Prize Crossword / Sep 5, 2016
Another fine puzzle from Mudd – no surprises, just good clueing.
Financial Times 15,336 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 3, 2016
Financial Times 15,345 by FLIMSY
A nice and easy puzzle from Flimsy (said as a compliment). I would recommend this to anyone starting out on cryptics, or more experienced solvers who just fancy a rest from having the grey matter pummled for a change. Thanks Flimsy.
Independent 9,335 / Dac
Dac has provided this morning’s puzzle for our entertainment and intellectual stimulation. It is a while since I have blogged a puzzle by Dac on a Wednesday and I enjoyed re-acquainting myself with … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,989 by Philistine
At the looser end of things, but fun once I got into it…
Inquisitor 1454: By Following Lines by Kruger
Did anyone see this article on crossword solvers in the Indy Online on Thursday 1 September? I fit squarely into the profile they discovered, do you? Kruger is one of our most prolific setters … Read more >>
Guardian 26,988 – Nutmeg
It was a great pleasure to find Nutmeg as the setter on my return from a couple of weeks away in the Highlands (thanks to Gaufrid for standing in for me). No need … Read more >>
Independent 9334 / Radian
It’s Radian today with an enjoyable puzzle. There is a theme which extends further than the direct references in the clues. There is a clear reference to Roald DAHL at … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,344 by GAFF
Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, and in some style…
Guardian Quiptic 878/Moley
When I started solving and blogging this morning, there wasn’t a setter’s name on the puzzle. No matter – I enjoyed solving and blogging it. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>
Independent 9333/Mitz
As far as I can see, this is a debut by Mitz in the Indy, so welcome. I did like some of it, but there were two intersecting clues where I had to … Read more >>
Guardian 26,987 / Rufus
I only needed one pass through the clues to finish this one, despite being somewhat under the influence of alcohol (in my case whisky) so it must have been easy. In fact focusing … Read more >>
Private Eye/Cyclops 581 Blissful Shrink
Another mid range Eye puzzle in terms of trickiness. Ten answered after the first pass, thus nearly half the grid filled. Bottom right corner holding out till last but even the very last … Read more >>